The Ones Left Behind.
We lost a few good folk this year - Christmas is a time to think of those we lost - and those left behind.
It's too wet for winter - it's too cold for snow
And the night falls to early on these heartbroken souls
And the shadows of the evening they have no place to go
As they come for the ones left behind.
Well Daddy is broken and Mama cannot see
Why the Angels of Mercy are not as they seem.
That they could steal their one and only - before she's fourteen.
And they are the ones left behind.
As the cold soul of winter puts their love to the sword
So her icicle fingers can claim their reward.
When grief steals their belief in a merciful Lord
Spare a thought for the ones left behind.
But though devils and demons they may knock at their door.
To take love's elation away.
And our seasonal greetings do not apply any more.
When there's one empty hole in the cold light of day.
But when winter's receeding and springtime draws near
May they vanquish their heartache and conquer their tears.
And may summer thaw the cold heart of this dreadful year
And dry the tears of the ones left behind